A Perthshire, Scotland man, Nick Warner from Bridge of Cally and his two friends, Ed Lines and Phil Sutton are embarking on a 2,000 mile journey from Ecuador to Bolivia on horseback they are calling the Inca Ride. They will be joined north of Lima, Peru by Quita Collard who will complete the remainder of the journey with them. Quita's Spanish and knowlege of the local area will be essential as the team attempts to cross the Andes.
The trek, which could last more than six months, will take them across deserts, jungles and mountains. The team is aiming to raise about $40,000.00 US dollars for the Alzheimer's Society and the South African poverty-reduction group, Bruce Org. The Alzheimer's Society is close to the men's hearts, because their families have been affected by dementia.
The team will be riding three horses and will bring along another two pack horses. Feeding the horses will be one of their biggest worries. People have done this before with two horses and people welcome them if they can get enough food to keep them going, but getting food for five horses will be a serious challenge they said.
The team also has the support of the Long Riders Guild and of course their horses will be wearing Easyboot Epics! The team will be fundraising until their departure in mid-February and beyond. To check on their progress or to make a donation to their cause click here. Good Luck from all of us at EasyCare!
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